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Adora Cheung

09/13/19

@ Y Combinator

A common mistake technical founders make is to build products first and then talk to users, which often leads to choosing the least impactful tasks for the week.

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Adora Cheung - How to Prioritize Your Time

@ Y Combinator

Adora Cheung - How to Prioritize Your Time

09/13/19

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